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Core Image Patch Template Hi everyone Last year i created a Core Image filter for Quartz Composer, based on the Paul Bourks article Edge blending using commodity projectors For ease of use I'd like to make it into a custom patch, but being a novice in this field I didn't succeed so far. I was wondering if there is a template available, or if somebody can help me in any way. with regards, Matthias
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There's a built-in template for using the supported API. We've also got a template for the unofficial api (what we use).
For just a core image filter, making a plugin probably isn't too helpful. It might be easier to use, but there will be a tiny performance hit, and users will need to install it before they can use compositions that make use of it (whereas core image filters just work everywhere).
This means I'm finished with the project, thanx ;-)
How do I install the CI filter into my library? I really need to get my head around where everything goes with qc. I can add it to library as a macro, but I've noticed other people's comps have this patch as a ci filter on its own.
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save the macro composition, put it in ~/Library/Graphics/Quartz Composer Patches. The macro will then appear in the Patch Creator.
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10.6.x or later, create a Virtual Macro. Select patch[es] to turn into a Virtual Macro, go to Editor menu, click "Add to Library". You can then fill in the name, copyright and description & boom - immediately added to Library.
The first type of macro is good for 10.5.x and higher. The latter is good only for 10.6.x & higher.
aHh thanks so much cybero, it's been a wiggly learning curve for me with quartz, I seemed to skip over this sort of thing..thanks again
For those who might need the filter it can be found on Paul Burke's Site:
http://paulbourke.net/texture_colour/edgeblend/